23 Suggestions for Success

by H. Jackson Brown Jr. and D.S.

1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect. Happiness is a personal thing. If you want to be happy, no one can stop you.
14. Be loyal.
15. be honest.
16. be a self-starter.
17. be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every aspect of your life.
19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things that you did not do
more than the ones you did.
20. Take good care of those you love.
21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.
22. Do physical exercises or manual labor each day. You will be happy about the result.
23. Eat less than your mouth would like to. You will feel more comfortable later.